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(...) A bee question... Dave Australian native bees don't sting, correct ? Do they counsel their attackers or are threats to them limited ? What do they think of all the Europeans in the country ? pete.w (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi Paul, No secret, just that they are in a different league to the rest of us. Last I heard, they were buying so much lego parts per month that they were dealing directly with Denmark and having it shipped direct to them. At least that is what my (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Yeah,I noticed your post in Technic about the collection for sale and the rabid dogs that set upon you for posting it there. I thought it was an appropriate place seeing it was 100% Technic. If a sale like that wouldn't interest them, you (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Mark Harrison wrote in message <390E8A5F.2D2DA2A9@o...net.au>... (...) Um, you _are_ you going to tell us whose the biggest is, aren't you? Or is it someone obvious that has already shown everyone and I missed it?.... Cheers, Paul LUGNET member 164 (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Mark Harrison wrote in message <390E930A.2C0257F@on...net.au>... (...) Hehehe, we sure did! Most of us are nursing depleted bank balances or credit cards. I actually got two or even four of most sets, being a builder I like to have a decent number (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I'm sort of looking towards a PhD myself, in social organisation. It would be looking at bees (or wasps or ants, but probably bees), playing around with them, and probably some (computer) modelling. "Lego, can you please sponsor my project (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi All, Did anyone make the most of the Target 50% off starwars lego on offer last week? Gungan Subs and X-wings at $68.00 AUD. Plus all the 2000 starwars series was 50% off as well. I got one of each and laybyed the lot. Mark H. (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi Peter, I didn't know that there was a loc.au until you mentioned it. (...) made (...) lego (...) and (...) to (...) 5 years ago, no one was interested in lego accept me, which was great for a while as I was having "finds of the decade" every (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) There exists at least one person! Me. Kerry (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) ...and flogging for those not passing their exams. The fees could purchase new buildings for the campus. The bar would only serve rum. The islanders could look after the barbecue. Instead of those mortar board things at graduation, they could (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Hmmmm. This is an interesting idea. We would obviously need an educational institution, handing out honorary degrees and doctorates to worthy and/or wealthy recipients. Lo! The smoke in my crystal ball is clearing! What's that I see in the (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Shhhh...don't tell Pete.C...we're still recovering from the amazing run of sales down here....in two pay periods I think we'll all be itching to spend. The adventurers dino stuff looks like it will be a sure winner with kids and AFOL's alike. (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Nah, not on a small scale. BTW, the 7190 Millennium Falcon Jr. is shipping to stores now, and *all* 2000 Adventurers sets are now available, so they're open territory. (The MF hasn't shown up around here yet though.) (...) Sigh, can't bring (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Just curious...does anyone have any meccano [parts/instructions/catalogues] they don't want, as my step father collects it, and I thought there may be a chance someone here has some they don't want. If you do, could you let me know. Thanks. Note: (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) liquid salt....hmmmm... The toy store here is in St.Ives on the distinctly upper-crust north shore. I didn't check out their other goods, but I should imagine they would all be pricey. In another pricey suburb, Double Bay(Double Pay), on the (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Yeah, this toystore's in a _very_ trendy neighborhood. I wouldn't even go there, except it's the only place in town I can get these Swiss candies that are crystalized licorice with a liquid salt center. And those are expensive, too. -Cheese (...) (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I saw Mark post this in .bri and .per, maybe everyone should view/subscribe to loc.au and get all the messages. We had a huge discussion about the above in loc.au , I don't know if you caught it. Also check out loc.uk because some of the guys (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) This is Toyworld/Toy Kingdoms strength, or so they keep telling me. If you can order individual sets this way, what's the big deal with a range of individual sets. (...) From stores I spoke to that stopped/didn't carry Lego they mentioned this (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Toyworld fremantle does have a lot of it, it was the first place I saw with the big sets. (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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"Mark Harrison" <harro1@one.net.au> wrote in message news:390D7027.D00C44....net.au... (...) Actually, thanks for the great news! I'd thought that LA wasn't bringing out ANY soccer sets. Just getting the 3409 will be awesome, and is the only soccer (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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